HSS 4x2-1/2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS101.6X63.5X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 102 mm | 4 in |
| Width | 63.5 mm | 2.5 in |
| Design wall thickness | 5.92 mm | 0.233 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 2,210,000 mm⁴ | 5.32 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 43,600 mm³ | 2.66 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 55,400 mm³ | 3.38 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 35.8 mm | 1.41 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 51 mm | 2 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 51 mm | 2 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 1,050,000 mm⁴ | 2.53 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 33,100 mm³ | 2.02 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 39,800 mm³ | 2.43 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 24.7 mm | 0.973 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,410,000 mm⁴ | 5.78 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 14.3 kg/m | 9.66 lb/ft |